Location: Zakynthos
Top Things to do in Zakynthos
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
The Ionian Islands are splendid, cinematic paradise. The waters are bluest blue, the sands are achingly silky and smooth. Everything looks heavily Photoshopped. But that's just Mother Nature, in all her unspoiled glory. Zakynthos is the largest of the Ionian Islands, and it's as fruitful as it is beautiful, boasting a bounty of crops like olives and grapes. Music is a huge part of the local culture—you can catch a concert or festival almost any night of the week, and you'll be captivated by the sights and sounds of Zakynthos performers.
Restaurants in Zakynthos
1. Nefis Travel - Private Day Tours
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5.0 based on 2,428 reviews
Nefis Travel is the leading travel agency in Zante; choose us for unique and authentic Zakynthos VIP island tours, boat trips, excursions, private cruises and private tours for affordable prices. Are you looking for insider information and things to do in Zante? We will happily show you the hidden treasures and top sites, Shipwreck bay, the Blue Caves and Turtle Island, away from the crowds on Zakynthos. Enjoy and explore the authentic and natural highlights in small groups with local interaction. Experience pure relaxation with our unique “off the beaten track” formula, that creates fun in the sun VIP tours with great value for money. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride on our fully insured buses and boats while our highly qualified tour guides entertain you. We arrange free transfers from nearly all the Zakynthos resorts so you can easily enjoy a Nefis excursion and VIP tour with us and we have a Book Now – Pay Later policy!
2. Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips
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5.0 based on 1,195 reviews
Full-day tour (8.30-17.00h) on my glass-bottom boat, maximum capacity is 25 passengers. The boat departs from Porta Roma in Vassilikos . The tour isn't only sightseeing but also eco friendly and educational! The places we visit during the boat trip: Turtle Island, Turtle Island's caves, Keri caves, Agios Sostis fishing port. There is plenty of time for swimming and turtle spotting. Nikos and I also dive and bring back on the boat various different animals for you to see. Afterwards, they are all gently put back in the water. After a day of discovery and sightseeing we will return to Porta Roma at approximately 17:00 hours.
3. Laganas Horse Riding Center
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5.0 based on 373 reviews
Established 1994. Our beautiful, well bred and well trained horses will take you out on unforgettable rides. Beginners are welcome. Experienced riders can have a canter or even a gallop on the sand dunes by the beach. All rides are accompanied and supervised by an experienced, English speaking guide, and are fully insured. We provide riding gear and free pick up and drop off service to nearby resorts.
Reviewed By TheRealGelatoGirl - Germany, null
Mavra and Nikos are just fab hosts and will ensure you have a fantastic riding experience...they really take care of all details and provide you with the necessary equipment if needed. You can feel they have this place out of passion for horses. I can only recommend the place!
4. Cycling Center Zakynthos Podilatadiko
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5.0 based on 172 reviews
Podilatadiko (“bike shop” in Greek) is a multiplex for cycling enthusiasts in Zakynthos. Cyclists ourselves we’ve created a venue for any cycling need, open all year long. We provide the best rental bicycles on the island, guaranteed service and sales under the trademark and trust of one of the biggest cycling brands, Specialized. Open all year long providing a variety of 18 high quality bicycle and equipment categories (Road bikes, E-Bikes, MTB, Trekking, City, car racks and trailers), delivery all over the island and additional accessories. We also provide guided tours we our best local guides in order our guests to have the best possible experience in our beautiful island.
5. Adamieion Ceramic Art Studio
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5.0 based on 226 reviews
Adamieion Ceramic Art Studio is a pottery studio and craft gallery located in Marineika, 20 minutes walking distance from Tsilivi and 5 km from Zakynthos town. Dionysia Avouri, a local artist, studied ceramics and painting in Athens and since 1996 creates authentic functional and decorative ceramics inspired from tradition, life, nature and colors of Zakynthos. The studio is open to public all the year round and visitors are welcome to browse in the working area, see Dionysia working, learn the whole process of making ceramics, visit the exhibition area and the shop to buy dinnerware, mugs, sculptures, dolls, turtles, ceramics for decorating your house walls and many more. Dionysia also gives lessons to small groups of adults and kids. Come to make your own ceramics and take them back home. Come to play with clay or even have a full series of ceramic lessons! Would you like a private lesson? Book early to have a great experience!
6. Grampsas Winery
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5.0 based on 179 reviews
Wine Tasting & Tour Schedule Every Day 9:00 - 18:00 Winery Restaurant with our awarded Chef Stavros Yfantidis Opening Time 18:00 Every day except Wednesday. GRAMPSAS ESTATE is In a small village, Lagopodo, in Zakynthos, you can visit us to see our traditional winery. we have a beautiful garden with the view of the vineyard and the mountains if you want to relax and drinking a glass of wine and tast some traditional varieties. We have 4 different choices for wine tasting accompanied with plates of traditional zakynthian flavours and local wines with medals in international competitions (Avgoustiatis, goustolidi,Pavlos, Verdea
Reviewed By dave_ts23 - Billingham, United Kingdom
Beautiful setting excellent friendly service & if you're a wine lover you will really enjoy your visit. Wine tasting excellent ,the free tour informative , a great afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere Thank you
7. Renata Boat
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5.0 based on 493 reviews
Do you know that there are boats, which’s destination is to travel you to the dreamiest landscapes of Zakynthos? Well, this fleet called RENATA BOAT team and the tours by their crew is an experience that holds many pleasant surprises. Come with us and let us guide you to the most beautiful, hidden beaches of the island and meet the unknown, hidden side of Zakynthos’ beauty. We will travel together to the famous Shipwreck beach, we will tour through beautiful, magical caves and enjoy the fairytale beaches that are accessible by our small boats. Stare at landscapes with turquoise waters and places that few people have the pleasure to see and forget about the sense of time. Admire the sea , swim and snorkel and fish crystal clear waters and enjoy the sight of the sea bed, which reaches a depth up to 100 meters. Explore the sea world and come in contact with the nature in all its glory. We provide in 2019 private tour fleet with a new crew and boats ! We are waiting you for the adventure!
8. Goumas Estate - Art & Wine Winery
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
A venue of enhanced creativity, Goumas Estate - Art & Wine is located at Trilagkada, near the mountainous settlement of Maries, northwestern Zakynthos. Two different but connected worlds of creation cohabit its spaces; an icon painting workshop and a boutique winery. Both live on the hard work, passion and life of Giatras-Goumas family, confined in a traditional, refurbished home made of stone.
Reviewed By cleliadthe1 - Greece, null
As soon as you step into the Goumas estate, you are transferred to another dimension. Serenity, taste and good honest work ooze out of every stone. It’s you, the mountains, the vineyard, the stone rooms, and the gods of nature. Giannis is a saint-painter having taken many projects of orthodox church renovation and decoration. He creates his wines like he creates his art: with diligence, honour and sophistication. Despina is also a creature of art, a talented and resourceful multitasker, gliding like a fairy from the vineyard to help with daily chores, to the kitchen to produce unique handmade jams and cookies and caramelised fruit symphonies, to the dance-school to keep following her passion and keeping her body and spirit balanced and tuned. Have a sit with these two very interesting artists. Taste the unique wines - make sure you don’t miss the smoked wine! Sample the homemade delicacies! And indulge into the most Greek experience you can have: great food, great wine, and deep conversation on a little slice of heaven!
9. Giatras Museum-Dionysios Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By gretaoliver
Probably only one a captivating place on the island so charmings and peaceful. In addition to the fact that you will meet the elders, the very nice custodian will show you a museum. Be sure to buy handicrafts. This is an amazing place. After visiting the museum, take a walk around the corners of the village and you will experience something extra ordinary. You must visit this place. Some day skipp beach and sun and go there.
10. Therianos Family Farm
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
We are an organic farm in the centre of Zakynthos, where we cultivate a wide range of fruits and vegetables, herbs and flowers. Our Olive Oil was awarded the Gold Standard at the International Society, Olympia Awards and we also produce a selection of wines and the famous black raisins. You are welcome to visit our farm, meet the animals and share our passion for local produce.
Reviewed By marko678 - Harrogate, United Kingdom
I googled Therianos family farm before I left for Greece. The warm welcome by Tez was so lovely. After he explained the farm and what to see we wondered off to explore. On our return Tez started to tell us about the family history of the farm, the present and the future. He then went on to tell us about the organic products and gave us samples. This was not just a ‘visit’ it turned out to be genuinely personal. I told Taz my partner was diabetic, to which he recommended High Polyphenol. 20ml per day before food, he should see a massive difference. So we bought a bottle - if it works then wonderful! We were introduced to his sister Dionysia who we were told was an artist and author. She told us all about her book by showing us a copy and read a couple of pieces we chose for her to read (because it was in Greek) I really felt moved and touched by the readings and her story of how she came to write the book. I looked on Amazon and there is was, Learning to fly : kiss of the spirit. I will definitely placing an order. Anyhow,,, We bought some organic products and said our goodbyes. What a fantastic, informative and perfect visit. See you again guys, I’ll be treading grapes with you one day as promised ???? Please visit and support this amazing family.
